9/05/2005

Night Cab

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Did a roll (which this is from) of Delta 3200 @ 1600 ASA in DD-X. This is probably the most contrasty shot. Not bad. I need to see how I like the grain (which is pronounced) in a print. I think it's a little accentuated here by sharpening... But here's the nice thing - same time and temp. as Tri-X 400 which is nice for us forgetful types.

One other thing: the thin / thick gaps between negatives with the R2A - not the fault of the R2A but of the Rapidwinder. So I'm going to keep the R2A. Fini.

Union Square Subway

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Man With Monkey

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One of the things about NYC that you often hear from actors, writers, etc. is that there is an energy here that gets you going. I think that's true. How many times I've walked out of the house with the camera - not really feeling like doing anything but getting to where I'm going - and you just see things that amaze you.

Maybe it's like that in other cities. I don't know. But I'm not sure I could shoot well anywhere else.

(Man with Monkey, 1995)